Define: Large Business

The meaning of “Large Business” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Large business defined in a legal contract?

  • Large business means any business that is not owned by a woman, minority, or a service-disabled individual or any business that has more than a specified number of employees or gross receipts above a certain threshold over the previous three years. Seen in 23 SEC Filings
  • Large business means an entity for which fifty or more people perform work for compensation during a given week, including full-time, part-time, or temporary workers, including those provided through a temporary services or staffing agency, or a similar entity. The phrase “large business” also refers to a business registered as a franchise or franchisee under a certain law or code. Seen in 5 SEC Filings
  • Large business means an employer that on average employs a certain number of employees. Seen in 4 SEC Filings
  • Large business means any type of legal entity including a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or joint stock company that maintains a certain number of specific operating sites and central billing. Seen in 4 SEC Filings

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Large Business means any non-minority run business operating beyond a set employee or revenue benchmark.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When designing business ownership and operational structures
  • When initiating employment contracts or partnership arrangements

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Large Business means an entity where fifty-plus people work weekly, holding franchise or franchisee status under [Governing Law].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • For establishing franchise relationships
  • When incorporating business entities

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

Large Business means entities maintaining [Number of Sites] with centralized billing arrangements.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When entering into telecommunication contracts
  • When establishing multi-site operations

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Large Business'?

Large Business means any non-minority run business operating beyond a set employee or revenue benchmark.

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